In this session I plan on covering a bit of the history of the 35mm (and smaller) formats as well as a description of the major types of cameras and their advantages and disadvantages. I’ll be bringing samples of cameras, light meters and (Dead) film to load
A brief timeline of the 35mm picture film format

Major types of 35mm cameras – including samples of each type

Viewfinder and zone focusing cameras
Rangefinder cameras – uncoupled and coupled
Single lens reflex cameras
Point and shoot cameras
35 mm twin lens reflex cameras
Other 35 mm formats – Half frame, 16mm miniature, panoramic

Buying a film camera
How to test a film camera
How to inspect a lens
Where to buy a film camera
Good & bad online sellers

Hands on with the donated WKCC cameras

Nikon F 35 mm cameras & lenses
Pentax 6×7 medium format cameras & lenses
Rangefinder cameras

Light metering
Samples of the major types
Phone apps